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17538Re: Marriages in West Virginia in 1930shttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1840.2/mb.ashx
Hi i am Mayaileen Martin my unwed mother Sally Ann Martin Born in 1904 &amp; a Bruce Kelley got together And i was conceved .I have been looking foe information For over 50 years.At 19 years old i married A James E Landreth we had 4 sons chuck -Jim jr -Jerry- Steven- Jim 7 i have been married for 65 years.my name now is Loralea E Landreth-found all my family Names in Dickson Tenneese <br>so after all these years thinking my mom was from Wheeling WV- boy wat a mix up ?? hope to fing when My mother died and where ?that is all for now PS my mother Had a sister Nona or mary name ? Loralea 2015-02-06 17:56:13Zloralea_e_landrethhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1840.2/mb.ashxSally Ann Martinhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1842/mb.ashx
I am looking for Sally Ann Martin born about 1904 in Wheeling West Virginia. She had an older sister named Mary that went to California with her to have a baby that the family knew nothing about. The daughter she put up for adoption would love to find someone in her family. She named the daughter May A We have a 10 page record from the Salvation Army Maternity Hospital in San Pedro CA. That says the father of the baby was Bruce Kellye and he died in an accident at the coal mine. <br>i was born to Sally Ann Martin in Los Angles California may 29<br>1931. mom could not keep me as she was a single woman of 27<br>years. sally was born in wheeling WV march 19 1904. her dad<br>didnt want her at home because she was a unwed. so mom came<br>to los angles in oct 1930 and went to work as a house hold<br>worker till i was born in may 29 1931 she kept me in a<br>foster home till i was 8 months old then she felt she could<br>no longer take care of me and put me in native son's and<br>daughter's orphange home'<br>i was<br>adoped at 14 monthes. and my name was changed from May<br>Aillen Martin to loralea Sager. till i was 4 years old when<br>mom sager died and i went back to the orphange tilli was 6<br>years.<br>i was adoped to the Edmundson"s<br>and my name became loralea Edmundson At 19 i marred jim<br>Landreth in 1950 we have 4 sons 8 grand children 6<br>greatgrand children. you can find us at<br>I have taken a dna test to try to find my family.2015-01-31 23:25:52ZDelia_112http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1842/mb.ashxRe: Marriages in West Virginia in 1930shttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1840.1/mb.ashx
There was no wait period and no blood test in WV. Also couples could get married at 18 in WV and some would lie about their age as well. Some eloped and got married against their family's wishes. 2015-01-28 07:11:07Zwvkinfolkhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1840.1/mb.ashxEugene Allen Nestorhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1841/mb.ashx
He was my father and I located grave. Would like any info anyone may have.2015-01-16 04:50:20Zglenorah1http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1841/mb.ashxRe: My ancestryhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/635.1/mb.ashx
I highly doubt you'll ever see this since it's been over ten years, but I believe I may be directly related to you.2015-01-10 02:55:09Zmikesmith_ukyhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/635.1/mb.ashxMarriages in West Virginia in 1930shttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1840/mb.ashx
Hello!<br><br>I'm trying to find out why couples would go Hancock County (my family members went to New Cumberland) in West Virginia to get married. These two were 22 and 21 years old so I'm not sure why they would not get married in their home state of Pennsylvania. I've searched a lot of message boards and WV sites but I can't find an answer.<br><br>All thoughts/ideas are welcome!<br><br>Thank you!<br><br>Alexis2014-12-07 18:52:58Zalexisfohthttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1840/mb.ashxRe: Frederick Schrumpf and Dorothy Puchenhowardhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1839.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you so much for the information. I have been at a stop for so long. I appreciate your help.2014-11-01 13:26:16Zfullerrussellhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1839.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Frederick Schrumpf and Dorothy Puchenhowardhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1839.1/mb.ashx
In 1880, Fred and Dorothy (listed as Dora) are living in Wheeling, WV under the surname Schrumfy. Fred is a coal digger; he was born about 1827 in Hanover, Germany, where his parents were also born. Dora was born in Braunsweig, Germany about 1835.<br><br>According to his petition for naturalization (dated August 1852), Fred (name spelled Frederich) was born Jan. 17, 1827 in Hanover, Germany; sailed from Bremen and landed in Baltimore, MD on May 4, 1849 and went to Wheeling, WV that same month. He became naturalized in 1855.<br><br>Children included William (1874-1923...his death certificate is here - <a href="http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1026613&amp;Type=Death" target="_blank">http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1026613&amp;Typ...</a> ), Henry, August, Fredrick, Rickie, George and Lizzie<br><br>Dorothy's last name might have been spelled Daunshour/Dappenhour/Damhour as well, according to this post: <a href="http://genforum.genealogy.com/schrumpf/messages/18.html" target="_blank">http://genforum.genealogy.com/schrumpf/messages/18.html</a> ?<br><br>Dorothy's will is dated July 28, 1897. She named her son Frederick as Executor. Her husband was dead at the time, and she stated that she wished to be buried with him in the family lot.<br><br>Fred's will is dated June 4, 1883. An Ancestry family tree notes he died in 1887.<br><br>There are some Schrumpf's buried in Greenwood Cemetery (Arthur, Charles, Lora and Mary), but Findagrave doesn't have Fred or Dora (doesn't mean the graves aren't there, though--just might not be documented on Findagrave.) See <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&amp;GSfn=&amp;GSmn=&amp;GSln=Schrumpf&amp;GSbyrel=all&amp;GSby=&amp;GSdyrel=all&amp;GSdy=&amp;GScntry=4&amp;GSst=52&amp;GSgrid=&amp;df=all&amp;GSob=n" target="_blank">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&amp;GSfn=&...</a><br><br>FYI, an Ancestry family tree has Fred listed as Johan Heinrick Freidrich Ludewig Schrumpf (but no source for that)2014-10-31 21:14:37ZHEL218http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1839.1/mb.ashxRe: Pell or Donoghue surname, Ohio County, West Virginiahttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/695.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Send me a message <a href="mailto://therese.byrne137@gmail.com">therese.byrne137@gmail.com</a>2014-10-31 18:37:04Ztheresebyrne137http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/695.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Pell or Donoghue surname, Ohio County, West Virginiahttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/695.1.1/mb.ashx
Theresbyrne,<br><br>Philip o'donoghue is my grandfather...county cork...I'm fascinated by whatever you may have found...I'd appreciate any info.2014-10-31 17:10:41ZBschell289http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/695.1.1/mb.ashxFrederick Schrumpf and Dorothy Puchenhowardhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1839/mb.ashx
I am trying to find any information on Frederick Schrumpf and Dorothy Puchenhoward Schrumpf. They are my great great grandparents. I have information that my relatives on the Schrumpf side are buried in Redmen's Cemetary but cannot find any information on this part of the family. Any help would be greatly appreciated. <br>Thank you.2014-10-26 14:45:04Zfullerrussellhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1839/mb.ashxBook about Reasers in Va and WVhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1838/mb.ashx
For anyone researching Reasers of VA and WVA, I have several copies of a book written by my late husband, Carl Clark. It is "Descendants of Jacob Reaser 1786-1860 in Augusta Co. VA. The descendants went on to Gilmer Co. WVA. Samuel Summers Reaser and family is mentioned. If interested in the book contact me at <a href="mailto://rosebud831@sbcglobal.net">rosebud831@sbcglobal.net</a>. Thank you.<br>Rose Ann Clark2014-10-08 00:03:47ZRoseAnn_Clarkhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1838/mb.ashxRe: Pell or Donoghue surname, Ohio County, West Virginiahttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/695.1/mb.ashx
I do! Lots! Researching Philip O'Donoghue from Cork, Ireland2014-09-11 16:30:15Ztheresebyrne137http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/695.1/mb.ashxRe: Gallaghers in Wheelinghttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1725.1.1/mb.ashx
Sounds like the right people! My grandmother's father was William Gallagher, his father was James Gallagher in Mountcharles, Ireland. William left Ireland and moved to Pittsburgh and then to Edmonton, Canada. He died in Canada and the family returned to Pittsburgh. Feel free to check my tree for the people. We have Glenns and Gallaghers throughout!2014-07-18 04:46:10Zjloreinehttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1725.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Gallaghers in Wheelinghttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1725.1/mb.ashx
I think you're related to my husband. His grandfather, James Andrew, was born in Wheeling; his siblings were Anna Belle, Eliza Jane (went by Jane) ,Mathilda (went by Til or Tillie), Robert John, Margaret and Mary. James Andrew's dad was Andrew Gallagher and his parents were Eliza (Glenn) and James Gallagher. Andrew and Eliza immigrated in 1864. I'm guessing that your great grandfather is a brother of Andrew. Would love to share information with you! This is my first posting so not sure of protocol on doing this.<br>Take Care! <br>Linda Gallagher2014-07-17 22:46:04Zlag67http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1725.1/mb.ashxRe: Bell Familyhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/495.1/mb.ashx
We are related! That is my grandmother too! Email me &amp; I will put you in touch with the rest of the gang! <br><a href="mailto://cindy.lugo@me.com">cindy.lugo@me.com</a>2014-06-26 04:25:55Zcindybelcherlugohttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/495.1/mb.ashxBirth Record - Harry Williams or Harry Quentin?http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1837/mb.ashx
My father Harry Williams was born June 3, 1926 in Wheeling W VA. I thought his mother was Mary (Madeline) Bleau and father was Harry C. Williams.<br><br>I could not find him living with Harry C. Williams and a Margaret Carrie (first wife) in the 1930 census in Steubenville, OH. I see his half sibs as I knew them.<br><br>To my shock in the 1940 census, in Steubenville OH I find Harry C Williams and Mary (Bleau) with 'STEP SONS", listed as Harry Quentin and Teddy Quentin.....? I cannot find any birth records for a Quentin W VA.<br><br>The names and approximate ages fit. Also I have the marriage license of Mary Bleau and Harry C Williams as August 1939. So I must assume these are her children out of wedlock or to another husband........????<br><br>Any help would be greatly appreciated.2014-05-29 13:45:45ZTimmwillhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1837/mb.ashxRe: Battle Runhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/71.72/mb.ashx
Hi Jane,<br><br>I know of the area Battle Run but have not been there. <br><br>You are a cousin of my husband Emerson Ray. His great-grandfather was Morrow Gibson, brother of your gg grandmother Sarah. Emerson's mother was Hilda Lucille Gibson, Hilda's father was William Elmer Gibson and William's father was Morrow Gibson.<br><br>I would be happy to share any Gibson information with you would welcome any info you have.<br><br>Linda Ray2014-05-13 00:48:37ZLindaRay16http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/71.72/mb.ashxNancy Bare (spelled many ways) O'Neill b. abt 1813 in Baresville, Monroe, Ohiohttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1835/mb.ashx
I am looking for a newspaper article featuring the almost 100-year-old Nancy Bare O'Neill of Hannibal, Monroe, Ohio, who was born about 1813 in Baresville, Monroe, Ohio, to Jacob Bare and his wife Mary who were from Maryland and Pennsylvania.<br><br>Some say that the article was published in a Wheeling, West Virginia newspaper. Hannibal Ohio is about 35 miles south of Wheeling West Virginia.<br><br>Thank you very much for your help.2014-03-23 14:07:24ZElizabethHanson46http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1835/mb.ashxWheeling Ferry Operators - Mary Ann Crowlhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1827/mb.ashx
I am looking for information on a Mary Ann Crowl who operated a ferry in Wheeling in the years bracketing 1840. Any suggestions on how to find information on her, or on ferry operators in general, would be appreciated. Thanks.2013-08-13 22:49:12Zjaneclementshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1827/mb.ashxRe: Casper (or Gasper) Revenaugh ( or Ravenaugh)http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/365.1.5/mb.ashx
I am descendant of Christian Hootman, but have never been able to visit the Hootman cemetery. I see someone has posted it to findagrave.com. good pictures! I was told that someone has moved the old Hootman home, and that is my main question...does anyone know where it was moved to? <br><br>Nancy Hootman Kerr..2014-03-06 17:15:09Zjnkerr10http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/365.1.5/mb.ashxDavid G. Fizer (1848-1864) born in Wheeling, WVhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1828/mb.ashx
Hello,<br>I am trying to find information on a Civil War soldier and his family. David G. Fizer, born ca 1848 in Wheeling, Virginia. His father moved the family to St. Clair County, IL ca 1850 and they lived in the Lebanon community. He joined Co. G, 32nd IL Infantry, and was killed in battle at Kenesaw Mountain, GA on June 27, 1864. What information I have on him is from his military muster roll, and 1860 census of St. Clair County, IL. His father may be have been a John Fizer, born ca 1818 in Ohio. 2013-10-16 09:49:04ZBill_Dahnkehttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1828/mb.ashxRe: Samuel Porter near Wheeling, WV in late 1700's?http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1695.3.2.1/mb.ashx
Hi John, Are you a directly related to Samuel Porter? Samuel's cabin sits on private land and at one time had permission to explore the property with a metal detector. The land is up for sale and no one is allowed on the property. After many trips I have recovered several personal items that I would like to return to the family. If you can prove your link to Samuel I would be happy to put them where they belong. Thanks, Brian2014-04-18 13:54:30Zbrianbcraig1http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1695.3.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Genealogy Hess - Christian Hess, Wheelinghttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/599.4/mb.ashx
I bought a certificate of baptism at a local antique shop. Would like to get it to the family it belongs to. The child's name is 'Margarite Louise Julia and is the child of Jacob Hess and Nettie Eigenbrod, born at Wheeling W. Virginia. She was born on June 13 and baptized on August 13, 1906. Sponsors were Louise Humprey, Julia Hess, and Rev. Otto Eisele. If you know any of the family and can help me locate Margarite's ancestors please contact me through Ancestry. 2013-08-23 21:22:31Zpageaglehttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/599.4/mb.ashxlooking for great great grandfather thankshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1825/mb.ashx
My great great grandfather , Henry James Williams , lived in the Louisa, Lawrence county area. He was suppose to have been a minister and was shot on a Sunday morning while walking home from Church,with two of his sons.I would think that might have been in the newspaper , how can I find out ??<br><br><br> <br><br>on 1/29/1857 he married Frances Anne Goodwin, daughter of Henry B Goodwin and Jane Billups Goodwin they were amrried in Louisa<br><br><br> From the marriage books for Lawrence Co. , Kentucky<br><br>Henry William, age 29<br> His second marriage.<br> He was born in Lincoln, England<br> He married 29 Jan. 1857 to:<br> Frances A. Goodwin, of Louisa, Ky. age 20 - Her first marriage<br> She was born Louisa, Ky.<br> Married by Jas. W. Arris<br><br><br> they were in the 1869 and 1870 census<br><br><br> Home in 1860 Louisa, Ky<br> (City,County,State) Age in 1860 Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Gender<br><br>Henry Williams Not Stated, Lawrence, KY 33 1826 England Male<br> Francis Williams Not Stated, Lawrence, KY 24 1835 Kentucky Female<br> Elizabeth Unrue Not Stated, Lawrence, KY 10 1849 Kentucky Female<br> Elizabeth S Williams Not Stated, Lawrence, KY 1 1858 Kentucky Female<br><br> <br><br> <br><br>he was in the Civil War<br><br> <br><br>Henry Williams (Confederate)<br><br>Enlistment:<br> - Enlisted on Oct 4 1862 at Whitesburg, KY as Private<br><br>Mustering information:<br> - Enlisted into D Company, 13th Cavalry (Kentucky) on Oct 4 1862<br><br>Sources for the above information:<br> - Confederate Kentucky Volunteers War 1861-65, (1915)<br> <br><br>Home in 1870 Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky<br><br> WILLIAMS, Henry J 44 M W Engineer 300 ENG<br> Frances A 33 F W Keep House KY<br> Elizabeth 10 F W Attending School KY<br> Adella 7 F W Attending School KY<br> Harrison 4 M W KY<br> Emma J (born August) 10/12 F W KY<br><br>GOODWIN, Jane 63 F W<br><br><br> <br><br>this is info from family word of mouth handed down through the generations<br><br><br> Does anyone have any ideas as to where this Methodist Church was?<br><br>How can I find out about the boat store and Grist mill?<br><br> <br><br>Henry and Frances Williams moved to Crawford County, Kansas, then back near Louisa, Kentucky,and settled on George's Creek. It was at George's Creek that he is said to have owned a large farm, possibly 1,500 acres. He, also, owned a boat store and grist mill. His occupations at this time also included that of a Methodist Minister, who taught Sunday School and music. He was Pastor of a Methodist Church in West Virginia across from the mouth of George's Creek on the Levisa Fork. It is said that when he preached, he wore a top hat and a black frock coat with tails. It was in the vicinity of Louisa, on a Sunday morning in 1875/1876 walking home from church with two of his sons, Henry came upon an argument between two guys, there was gun play and Henry got shot and killed. He is buried in the vicinity of Georges Creek, Lawrence county , Kentucky.<br> <br><br><br>Thanks Mary<br> 2013-08-05 19:52:56ZJD4everhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1825/mb.ashxRe: orpanage rosters 1890'shttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1699.2/mb.ashx
Hi Doug &amp; Lisa,<br>I hope you have found Charles Sherman McCaffrey by now but, if not, I have a lot of info concerning Charles, his ancestors and his descendants on McCaffrey Family Roots. Just click on the large James McCaffrey Database link near the bottom of the page for details.<br>Good luck, Dave<br>McCaffrey Family Roots <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dwoody/mccaffrey/" target="_blank">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dwoody/mcc...</a> 2014-02-03 17:57:34Zgenepedhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1699.2/mb.ashxRe: William H. Fields Ministerhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1757.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Andrea<br><br>I agree. We are related. My dad (Stanley Davies) is the younger brother to John, your great-grandfather. My research indicates that Jack left Martins Ferry Ohio and was living in San Diego. Is this making any sense?2014-04-01 00:10:44ZDavidDavies18http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1757.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxSauvageothttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1834/mb.ashx
My ggmother was a daughter of Victor's with his first wife, Barbara. Her name was Anna and she had a twin sister, Mary. I have done a lot of research on this side of my family and would be happy to share it. Mary Ann2014-02-01 22:32:01Zexpress95http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1834/mb.ashxRe: Christman and allied Familieshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/73.249/mb.ashx
I have 1 Christmann. Maria Otillia Christmann Cornet b before 1750 d 17 Dec 1811. She was from Pfaltz, Germany. Married into Cornett Cornett. Family members came to Noble County, Ohio and then to Wheeling. I just made my tree public... Paula Tree... On my tree there are links to an old Noble County church genealogy website and a German genealogy site. you might find these sites usefull. Birkenhoerdt.net and Fuldaohio.org Please let me know if this was helpful and happy hunting! Paula2014-02-05 01:30:55Zecoyote12http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/73.249/mb.ashxBurdette 1st W.V. Cavalryhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1832/mb.ashx
Looking for pics of William H.H. Burdette 1840-1921 , Reason Burdette 1844-1898 and family. Both men served in the 1st W.V. cavalry.2013-12-03 05:47:34Zecoyote12http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1832/mb.ashxRe: What Did Wheeling Look Like Then?http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1821.2/mb.ashx
try <a href="http://www.wvculture.com" target="_blank">www.wvculture.com</a> This sit is sponsored by the West Virginia Dept of Culture and History. They have been collecting old pics from individuals and private collections since at least the mid 1970's. I found the site a little difficult to negotiate. To find pics click on "archives" at top of page. Next locate "photo gallery on line" on the right hand side off the page [be sure to also look at menu at bottom of page] You will be directed to a link. On this page scroll down and in small print is listed "photograph collections" Click on this. The 1st choice is the 1 you want... photo database . Now scroll to bottom of page to go to the search page. Hope you find something useful! Also one of my favorite sites is Lindapages.com Easy to use and full of great info!2013-08-20 06:11:37Zecoyote12http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1821.2/mb.ashxWillihan/Houlihanhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1836/mb.ashx
Hello<br>Does anyone have any knowledge of a Patrick and Michael Willihan_ Houlihan who were Confederate soldiers in Hecks Division 25 Virginia infantry Battalion<br>Michael survived but was wounded and patrick did not survive. Dob. P 1837. M 18422014-04-21 21:31:51Zeriskay12http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1836/mb.ashxRe: Porterhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/112.268.1/mb.ashx
I am a direct descendant of James and Rachel Porter. Contact me at <a href="mailto://porterbrooknative@yahoo.com">porterbrooknative@yahoo.com</a> I will share information with you.<br><br>Frank W. Porter<br>2013-11-03 22:12:31Zccookporterhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/112.268.1/mb.ashxRe: John C. Hatfield Gunnery Sgt. Marine Corp (Ret.)http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/325.1/mb.ashx
I see that this is an old post but thought I would still respond. John Hatfield was my grandfather and he is buried at Greenlawn Memorial in Wilmington N.C.<br><br>2013-08-28 18:51:46Ztimholden186http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/325.1/mb.ashxRe: What Did Wheeling Look Like Then?http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1821.2.1/mb.ashx
Thank you so much for this suggestion. I surfed the site several years ago when it was initially opened but haven't been back to it in some time. Part of my challenge is finding multiple images that go all the way back to 1863. Wish me luck.<br><br>Best Regards ....Katie.2013-08-20 19:41:51Zkmhwilkhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1821.2.1/mb.ashxadoptedhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1826/mb.ashx
<br>I am trying to find any information for my friend that was found at about 7 days old in a hotel in Kanawha West Virginia in 1931 .She is looking for anyone that might know anything about her birth family. There is a newspaper story from March 22,1931 about her being found by a porter in the hotel and she was believed to have been left there by a 17 year old girl. If anyone has any info please share.<br><br>2013-08-13 14:30:18Zwarren_colemanhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1826/mb.ashxRe: Scott/Plankey/Kelly/Lysatt/Raymond/Pratt/Hirschmanhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/782.1/mb.ashx
My mother's brother, John Kelly, and two of her sisters, Eleanor Hirschman and Jeanette Pratt all lived in, or near Lansing, Michigan. June Raymond lived in Benwood, WV. I think their son Joseph Raymond may still live in the house his father and he built there. <br>Grandmother Gertrude Plankey Scott, her siblings Frank Plankey and Ella Plankey Feisner are in the Plankey plot at Greenwood Cemetary in Elm Grove (Wheeling), WV. <br><br>Stuart2014-04-27 01:56:38Zssco00http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/782.1/mb.ashxRe: Martha Frances Grandstaff 1807-1849http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1824.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Phyllis, I worked the Grandstaff line yesterday for several hours and found a number of this family in that time frame. Sometimes the last name is spelled Grindstaff. I believe I will find Marthat Frances eventually. Ron2013-07-29 12:19:10ZRonOsmianskihttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1824.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Moundsville prisonhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/143.2/mb.ashx
I have records for over 1500 people who died in this prison but nothing for a William Evans in the 1970's. Was there any alias he may have been using. If prisoners were not claimed whey they died then they would have been buried in the Whitegate Cemetery on Toms Run. This was strickly a prison cemetery and all unclaimed prisoners are buried here with a few exceptions. I also have an inventory of everyone buried here and there are no Evans. In addition I have a copy of the prison death log book and he does not appear here either?2014-03-28 19:37:21Zharryforrhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/143.2/mb.ashxRe: Redman Cemeteryhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/738.1.2.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx
I just happened to come across your post as I am looking into a KOERNER that was buried in this cemetery. I'm wondering if you are aware that WV Vital records are online at <br><br>Book entry: <a href="http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=5913406&amp;Type=Death" target="_blank">http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=5913406&amp;Typ...</a><br>Death Cert: <a href="http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1264674&amp;Type=Death" target="_blank">http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1264674&amp;Typ...</a><br><br>Valentine Ritz died in '34 parents are Jacob &amp; Rose Leu... you can see that this Valentine was buried in North View Cemetery. However there are a number of other Ritz' at <a href="http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx</a><br><br>Happy Hunting. Linda<br>2013-10-15 19:04:24Zlmurray90266http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/738.1.2.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashxRe: William H. Fields Ministerhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1757.2/mb.ashx
Wm. H Fields performed the marriage ceremony for Robert Ivor Jones and Lorraine (Gieseler) Ewing on 1 Dec 1915 in Ohio County WV. No church mentioned, but the 1920 census lists both RIJ's father and mother as being b. in Wales. 2014-03-25 04:12:39Zmschief1722http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1757.2/mb.ashxOSBORN, Ebenezer - at headwaters of Big Wheeling in 1775http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1830/mb.ashx
Ebenezer OSBORN was listed in a 1778 Tax Record for Ohio County and did military stints during the Revolutionary War at Grave Creek and Fort Henry (also Fort Jackson on Ten Mile Creek and with Clark's Illinois Regiment). He was very likely the father referred to in the John/Jonathan OSBORN/OSBOURN interview contained in the Draper Manuscripts as having been at the headwaters of Big Wheeling in 1775.<br><br>He was born before 1737 and had children born in NJ and (Berkeley Co.) VA with his 1st wife, Mary, before moving to KY. Any information about him and his family is appreciated.2013-10-23 03:45:21Zdavemcintyrhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1830/mb.ashxAnna Elizabeth Henning http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1833/mb.ashx
Does anyone have information on Anna Elizabeth Henning or her parents. She was born in Switzerland in 1891 and immigrated to the US around 1906-1907. She shows up as a servant in the Higgans home on the 1910 Census for Wheeling. Anna Married Alfred Barto Orum in 1912. All I know of her parents is that her Mother's name was also Anna.2013-12-19 15:20:26ZMichaelPEbberthttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1833/mb.ashxRe: SAMUEL MARTIN of MARSHALL CO., WVhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/178.188.190/mb.ashx
I'm looking for a Sarah Martin, probably born ca. 1810 and died sometime prior to August 1844, probably in Marshall or Tyler Co., WV or Greene Co., PA. She was married to a Jacob Carroll in January 1836 in Marshall Co., WV. I believe she died prior to August 1844 because that is when Jacob Carroll married Martha Archer in Tyler Co., WV. I am looking for Sarah Martin's parents and her burial site. She may have been the mother of Jacob Carroll's eldest daughter Mollie (Mary Ann) Carroll who was born ca. 1836-1838 in Tyler Co. WV. She later moved with her husband Benjamin Tallman to Kansas. Any help would be appreciated. <br><br>Melinda Burns 2014-03-24 21:41:02Zburnsmelinda13http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/178.188.190/mb.ashxRe: William H. Fields Ministerhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1757.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hello. <br><br>I don't have much to help in the way of this, BUT we are related. John and Dora are my great grandparents on my father's side. My father is (one of) Jack F. Davies' son. <br><br>:) <br><br>Andrea Davies2013-12-01 09:18:20Zandreamdavieshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1757.1.1.1/mb.ashxDavies Family and/or Powell Family, Specifically Jack Davies and Margaret Ann Powellhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1831/mb.ashx
Hello.<br><br>I am trying to find more information on my Paternal Grandparents, Margaret Ann Powell and Jack Freeland Davies. Jack was born in 1917 and Margaret was born in 1921. I know they lived it Wheeling when they were both kids, I know their families seem to hop back and forth across the river and sometimes are in Wheeling, and sometimes are in Martins Ferry, depending on the year. I have good solid records for Jack, I just am having a HUGE problem finding anything about Margaret's childhood. I know they got married at their reverend's house on February 21, 1942, but i can find no record (Grandma made a scrapbook for us sometime probably around 1944 and she has written out when and where and how they got married). Jack enlisted in the army in the beginning of March 1942.<br><br>ALSO, she has a sister named Nora Lou that was born in 1927, and we believe something happened between their parents because there was a "Miller" involved (we believe John Miller) and her mother's name was also Margaret. I have no idea what her father's name was, I just know his last name was Powell.<br><br>I know Margaret graduated from Wheeling High School, because my father has her high school diploma. I know she was living with her mother when my grandfather was off at war in 1943 and had my aunt Barbara there (scrapbook has copies of the addresses and etc on the telegrams from Western Union). <br><br>ANY assistance, or clues, or "hey go talk to these people" would be really appreciated. I have a birth record for her (based on information from the california and SS death index) that both show she was born in WV, and then i have a city directory of her married to Jack and living in California. <br><br>thank you2013-11-30 23:25:03Zandreamdavieshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/1831/mb.ashxRe: Anthony McConahahttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/839.1/mb.ashx
Anthony Knox McConaha is my 5th great grandfather. There's conflicting information about him, and I've been trying to verify it but I haven't been able to. Some records say he was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire,Scotland in 1763, some records say 1775. He married Rebecca (no last name) in 1805 but I don't know where. He died in Bloom, Morgan, Ohio in 1823. <br><br>I haven't been able to find any information about parents, siblings or his wife's maiden name.<br>If you have any information you could provide that would be very helpful!2014-05-06 03:44:12Zrmcconaha0804http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/839.1/mb.ashxRe: Christman and allied Familieshttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/73.243.2/mb.ashx
My dad's family (Sauvageot) is from Wheeling. He was born in 1906, and his name was George Alderson Sauvageot. His father, George Thomas Sauvageot was also born in Wheeling, and his great grandfather, Victor Sauvageot immigrated to New York and then Wheeling around 1830. I have many other Sauvageot relatives from Wheeling as well.2014-01-04 06:50:55Zw_sauvageothttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/73.243.2/mb.ashxRe: Fisher(Fischer)/Beckendorf Family of Wheelinghttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/935.2/mb.ashx
Hi! Greetings from Germany!<br>I accidentally found your Thread about the Beckendorf's in Wheeling, WVa. I'm curious if you wrote about Frederick Beckendorf born 1840 and died 1925 (or maybe his son Fred Beckendorf Jr ?). Fred Beckendorf,Sr married (K)Catherine Hess (1843-1905), and both were from Germany. Fred entered the US in 1855 or 56? and was accompanied by his mother and sister (Charlotte). The sister married Charles Götze (written Goetze or Geotze in the US) an died in Wheeling, too.<br>I'm quite sure that Fred Beckendorf from Wheeling is a son of Justine Brauns (which is my surname, too ;-)<br>She is my Great (4-5x)-Great aunt! <br>Would be nice to hear, if still some relatives from me live in the states ;-)<br>Many greetings,<br>olaf2014-05-05 11:58:40ZDacan_Leslihttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/935.2/mb.ashxRe: Redman Cemeteryhttp://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/738.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx
I am looking for my 2nd Great Grandmother's grave as she and her parents are mysteries to our family. Family history has it that she died in 1955 and was buried in Ohio, WV. Does your list contain the name of Martha Ann (Ayres) Gill? How about her father, Tevalley Ayres or mother, Jane?<br><br>Thanks so much for your assistance!<br><br>Greg French2013-08-20 15:35:36Zgregory_french1http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.wags/738.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx